I was reviewing my printed return and somehow noticed the entry for my PA distribution for PSERS, which is taxable income, shows up on the form twice. I started to amend the return to remove the 2nd entry so I don't pay taxes on it, and now I"m stuck at the state return.
It says:
"Tell us about your original deductions
We need to verify the number we transferred from your original return and make sure this is correct. Edit any incorrect amounts below that might have been changed since you filed your return."
If you don't have a schedule O, enter $0. When they ask for original deductions, they are referring to the amount deducted on the original (not amended) tax return.
A schedule O is used to report the amount of deductions for contributions to Medical Savings/Health Savings Accounts, and contributions to 529 plans and
Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Programs.
Schedule O must be included in the amended return if you are changing the deductions. But, you are not changing the deductions from $0, you are amending the income so this is not applicable.